element ESBAE21 Sound Bar User Manual

element ESBAE21 Sound Bar User Manual

FCC: Z8M-ESBAESW

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Please read through this manual before making connections and operating your new sound bar. Retain this manual for future reference.
• Do not open the cabinet of this unit; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• Switch off the unit when not in use. Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the AC power supply when not in use for an extended period of time.
• Do not install the unit in a place exposed to heating sources or direct sunlight.
• Do not install the unit in a place exposed to moisture or rain.
• The sound bar should not be exposed to dripping or splashing, and objects filled with liquids should not be placed on top of the unit.
• Install the unit on a horizontal, flat and firm surface with good ventilation. Never block the vents which will cause malfunction, resulting from overheating.
• Use a soft and clean rag to clean the outside of the unit. Never clean it with chemicals or detergent.
• This book is only a guide for user’s operation, not a criterion for configuration.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Where the main plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

WARNING: The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

The lightning flash is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure, and touching the internal components may result in a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamatory mark is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating instructions.

To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, do not open the cover. Refer servicingto qualified service personnel.

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MOUNTING YOUR SOUND BAR ON A WALL

In order to prevent injuries, the sound bar device must be fastened securely to the wall in accordance with the below installation instructions.

SUGGESTED WALL MOUNTING HEIGHT: < 59in

1. Drill two parallel holes into the wall (about 5.5-6 mm in diameter). The distance between the holes should be 770mm
2. If needed, firmly fix 1 dowel into each hole in the wall, insert screws leaving 3mm clearance from wall.

3. Unscrew the four screws from the back of the Sound Bar, place brackets on each set of holes and replace screws to hold brackets firmly in place

4. Lift unit onto wall, aligning the wall screws into the holes in the brackets and slot into place

SOUND BAR PANELS

1. Remote Control Sensor
2. LED Display
3. Power Turn sound bar on or off
4. Source Select input audio source
5. EQ Select the sound effect
6. Volume Down Turn down audio volume
7. Volume Up Turn up audio volume

8. WALL BRACKET SCREWS

9. AC IN

10. OPTICAL

11. USB

12. HDMI (ARC)

13. Aux IN

CONNECT TO YOUR TV

There are 4 ways to connect your sound bar to the TV:

1. HDMI (ARC) Best Quality (cable included)
2. Optical Better Quality (cable not included)
3. Aux Good Quality (cable not included)
4. USB Good Quality (cable not included)

HDMI ARC (AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL)

ARC is an audio return channel function for digital audio which will give you the best sound quality. Use the supplied ARC cable to connect to the HDMI ARC input of your sound bar and the HDMI ARC output on your TV or other external device.

Press button on the remote control to select HDMI ARC mode.

The display will show ARC which means that HDMI ARC mode is selected.

Note: The external device audio output must be set to HDMI.

CONNECTIONS

Optical

Connect your sound bar to your TV or other external devices such as a CD, VCR, DVD player, etc., by connecting an optical input cable (cable not included) to your sound bar and the optical output of your external device.

Press button on the remote control to select optical input mode.

The display will show OPT which means that OPTICAL mode is selected.

Note: The external device audio output must be set to PCM.

AUX

This sound bar has an extra group of audio input terminals.

Connect your sound bar to your TV or other external devices such as a CD, VCR, DVD player, etc. by connecting an AUX input cable (cable not included) to your sound bar and the AUX output of your external device.

Press button on the remote control to select AUX input mode.

The display will show AUX which means that AUX mode is selected.

USB

Connect a USB drive to your sound bar to play digital audio files.

Press button on the remote control to select USB mode and play should start automatically. If play does not start automatically, press »|. To skip to the previous/next track, press |< / >| on the remote control. The display will show USB which means that USB mode is selected.

Bluetooth®

Press the POWER button on the remote control to power on the sound bar, then press 3 button on the remote control to switch to Bluetooth mode. The display will show BT which means that BLUETOOTH mode is selected.

If after several seconds the display does not read BT, the sound bar is still searching for a signal and you can follow these steps:

Pairing a device or connecting a paired device:

1. Press and hold the play/pause button on the remote control. Use your smart device to search for the Bluetooth signal of the sound bar.
2. Select the sound bar on your list of Bluetooth connections.
3. The sound bar will then sync to play from your device. When the display reads BT and a beep is heard, it means you are connected successfully.

Disconnecting a device: Press and hold the play/pause button on the remote control. When it successfully disconnects the screen will show NO .

TIP: Bluetooth connection range is 10 meters.

In Bluetooth mode, [PLAY/PAUSE], [NEXT], [PREVIOUS], [VOLUME +/-] etc. are also active.

TIP: Bluetooth connection range is 10 meters.

In Bluetooth mode, [PLAY/PAUSE], [NEXT], [PREVIOUS], [VOLUME +/-] etc. are also active.

Automatic Pairing of the Subwoofer to the Soundbar

The subwoofer will receive the wireless audio signal from the soundbar. The subwoofer and sound bar will automatically connect when both units are plugged in and turned on. When the light on the subwoofer is

BLINKING FAST, it is in pairing mode. When there is a CONSTANT LIGHT, the subwoofer has connected and paired successfully. When the light is BLINKING SLOW, the pairing has failed.

TIP: During the connection of the sound bar and subwoofer, users should not press and hold the PAIR button on the subwoofer or it will cause it to disconnect.

Press and hold the button on the sound bar to disconnect it. The indicator light on the subwoofer will blink slowly. Press and hold the again and the sound bar will reconnect with the subwoofer, and the light on the subwoofer will stay constant.

If the sound bar and subwoofer do not connect automatically you can follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the PAIR button on the rear of the subwoofer for a few secons. The subwoofer will enter pairing mode and the light will blink quickly.
2. Press the POWER button on the sound bar or on the remote to turn the soundbar on.
3. Press and hold the SOURCE button on the sound bar for a few secons
4. If pairing was successful, the light will be constant. If the light is blinking, the connection has failed.
5. If unsuccessful, unplug the power cord from the subwoofer and wait 4 minures to reconnect. Repeat steps 1-4.

REMOTE CONTROL

Remote control operation

Insert the batteries into the remote control. Point the remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel. The remote control works within a distance of about 6 meters from the sensor and within an angle of about 30 degrees from the left and right side.

Battery installation

Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. Load two AAA/1.5V batteries into the battery compartment making sure that the battery has been inserted with the correct polarities matching the symbols +, – as indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace the cover.

1. Power
2. Source
3. Volume Up/Down
4. News/Music/Movie
5. Mute
6. Previous/Next
7. Play/Pause
8. Bluetooth

BASIC PLAYBACK

TROUBLESHOOTING

Use the chart below to troubleshoot any issues you may be having. If you do not see your issue listed below, or the troubleshooting guide does not solve your issue, please contact Element customer support.

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